Katy Perry has thanked fans for their support following her split from Russell Brand. The 'Firework' hitmaker – who broke up with the actor on December 30, 2011 when he filed for divorce - took to her twitter account after a two-week break to pay tribute to her supporters and reassure them she has a "happy heart" again. She tweeted yesterday (08.01.12): "I am so grateful for all the love and support I've had from people around the world. You guys have made my heart happy again." ...

Katy Perry is being supported by Rihanna following the breakdown of her marriage. The ‘Firework’ hitmaker – who spent the festive period in Hawaii with friends - has shared a number of heart-to-heart phone calls with her pal as she deals with her split from British comic Russell Brand after 14 months of marriage and the ‘We Found Love’ singer has been a “great support” in helping her cope. A source told The Sun newspaper: "Katy is hardly speaking to anyone right now, but she called Rihanna as soon as she heard Russell was filing for divorce. ...

Katy Perry reportedly wanted her husband Russell Brand to file divorce papers because she didn’t want to upset her religious parents. It was revealed yesterday (30.12.11), the comic actor had filed separation documents in Los Angeles citing "irreconcilable differences" and the pop star wanted Russell to take the lead because she was raised by her mother and father, Mary and Keith Hudson – who are both Evangelical Christian pastors - to believe divorce is wrong. According to TMZ.com, the couple – who married in India in October 2010 – knew their relationship was in trouble two months ago but were determined to work on it and try and stay together. ...

Russell Brand has filed for divorce from Katy Perry. The 'Arthur' star - who married the 'Firework' singer in India in October 2010 - lodged papers in Los Angeles citing "irreconcilable differences" but has vowed that the pair will remain friends. According to gossip website TMZ, Russell said: "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends." Russell, 36, and Katy had fuelled speculation all was not well with their union after spending Christmas 7,000 miles apart with Katy in Hawaii, while her husband was in Cornwall, South West England. ...

Russell Brand has stepped out without his wedding ring. The actor-and-comedian spent Christmas 7,000 miles apart from wife Katy Perry - who he married in India in October 2010 - after the couple reportedly had a "massive fight", and was spotted shopping in London earlier today (29.12.11) with his diamond band noticeably absent. According to Mail Online, the 36-year-old star happily chatted to fans and even posed for a photograph with one female admirer during the solo shopping trip, sparking further speculation of marriage trouble between Russell and Katy. ...

Katy Perry and Russell Brand reportedly spent Christmas apart because they had a "massive fight". The couple – who tied the knot in India in October 2010 – spent Christmas 7,000 miles apart, and the 'Last Friday Night' hitmaker is said to have changed her mind about flying her family to the actor's hometown of London for the holidays and instead opted to fly to Hawaii with friends. An insider told Us Weekly: "They had a massive fight. She was like, 'F**k you. I'm going to do my own thing.' Russell replied, 'Fine, f**k you too.' " ...